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10485-60325 INCOMING EXCHANGE INFORMATION SHEET2019-2020right191770Education AbroadGlobal AffairsUniversity of ConnecticutUnit 4207, 368 Fairfield WayRowe Room 117Storrs, Connecticut 06269Office Hours: Monday—Friday8:30am-4:30pm ESTE-Mail: abroad@uconn.edu Phone: +001 860 486 5022Fax: +001 860 486 2976Incoming Exchange General Email:Incoming_Exchange@uconn.edu 00Education AbroadGlobal AffairsUniversity of ConnecticutUnit 4207, 368 Fairfield WayRowe Room 117Storrs, Connecticut 06269Office Hours: Monday—Friday8:30am-4:30pm ESTE-Mail: abroad@uconn.edu Phone: +001 860 486 5022Fax: +001 860 486 2976Incoming Exchange General Email:Incoming_Exchange@uconn.edu Ranked among the top 25 public universities in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, the University of Connecticut (UConn) enrolls approximately 18,000 undergraduate students at UConn’s main campus in Storrs. Exchange students study at the main campus in Storrs, which offers state-of-the art research, living, and recreational facilities in the heart of New England. Campus life includes a vibrant student union, a host of volunteer opportunities and over 400 social, sport, hobby, travel and religious clubs.Incoming exchange students are also eligible to apply for work on campus. UConn Storrs is located in the rolling hills of northeastern Connecticut, 3 hours from New York, 1.5 hours from Boston and 1 hour from Providence, Rhode Island. Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is only 30 minutes from the campus and offers numerous cultural, athletic, and social attractions.-8153405334000USEFUL UNIVERSITY WEBSITESUniversity of Connecticut Homepage: Abroad: Student & Scholar Services: Life: ACADEMIC CALENDARFall 2019 Semester:Arrival DayAugust 19Orientation PeriodAugust 20- August 23Classes BeginAugust 26Holiday: Labor Day (no classes)September 2Holiday: ThanksgivingNovember 24 – November 30Last day of classDecember 6Final ExaminationsDecember 9 – December 15Spring 2020 Semester: Arrival DayJanuary 19Orientation PeriodJanuary 20Classes BeginJanuary 21Spring RecessMarch 15- March 21Last day of classMay 1Final ExaminationsMay 4- May 9NOMINATION & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSNomination Deadlines:Academic Year/Fall Semester: February 1Spring Semester: September 15Application Deadlines: Academic Year/Fall Semester: March 1Spring Semester: October 1 Decisions will be sent to student 2 weeks after the application deadlineLanguage: English GPA: 3.0/based on a 4.0 scale English Proficiency Requirements: IBT TOEFL = 79 (Minimum of 19 in each subsection) / IELTS 6.5 (Minimum of 6.5 in each subsection) (Required unless English is the language of instruction at home university) Areas of Study: Schools and Colleges of Agriculture & Natural Resources Engineering,Liberal Arts & Sciences,Business (courses are restricted to Business majors only) Limited course availability: Fine Arts & Statistics Areas of Study Not Available: Nursing, Pharmacy, Law, Social Work, Medicine Education courses are not available. NominationProcess: The home university nominates all students for exchange at UConn. Partner universities should fill out the Nomination Form in order to nominate students. Application Process:Complete online application, including:Application QuestionnairePersonal StatementCourse Preference Form (students will need to add at least 10 courses on the form)Copy of valid passportCopy of Official TOEFL or IELTS score reportCopy of Official Academic TranscriptACADEMIC INFORMATIONStudent Status: All exchange students are accepted to UConn as non-degree exchange students with full access to campus services and facilities. Course Registration: Students are required to submit their course preferences as part of the online application process. Upper-division courses (2000 level and above) require evidence of pre-requisites. UConn will make every effort to assist exchange students to register for the courses they request in their course preference form. However, students should understand that not all courses listed in the school bulletins will be offered each semester, and some courses will have limited enrollment.Class Format & Class Schedule: Lecture, discussion, seminar, lab 3x / week; 2x / week; 1x / week Undergraduate Catalog: A list of courses currently being offered can be found at UConn Course Catalog.Note: Course syllabi are not publicly available. Most syllabi are not available until students arrive on campus.Average Course Load: Minimum: 12 credits (undergraduate) 9 credits (graduate) Maximum: 17 credits (no more than 5 courses) Transcript Issue Dates: Fall: mid-January (after grades are posted) Spring: mid-May (after grades are posted) GENERAL INFORMATIONAccommodations: Most UConn students live on-campus. On-campus housing is guaranteed for all exchange students that complete the online housing application by the due date. Students will have access to the online housing application after they have been formally accepted to the exchange program. Housing assignments will be made by Residential Life prior to the start of the semester. Single rooms are limited and most students have a roommate. For more information: Arrival to Campus: Students are encouraged to fly into an airport in the New York City or Boston areas. Bus transportation is available from New York City and Boston to UConn’s campus in Storrs. Students may also arrive via Bradley International Airport (in the Hartford, CT area) and take a taxi to campus. For more information: Insurance: It is mandatory for all exchange students to have personal medical insurance that meets all J-1 visa requirements. All exchange students are able to purchase UConn Health Insurance that meets all stated J-1 visa requirements: Requirements: Accepted exchange students will receive a DS-2019 form from UConn. This is needed to obtain your J-1 visa from the US Consulate/Embassy. Students must submit proof of sufficient funds for their term of study. For more information: Arrival Policy:Due to UConn’s policy regarding mandatory orientation, late arrivals are not permitted except for unforeseen circumstance (i.e. weather, flight cancellation…). All incoming exchange students are required to participate on orientation which start on the next day after arriving day. Employment: International students on J-1 visas may only work on or off campus within the employment rules authorized by your visa.On- campus employment: Working on-campus is a great way to meet other UConn students, learn about U.S. culture, practice your English and earn a little money. Examples of on-campus employment may include working in the library, the dining halls, or as a teaching or research assistant for an academic department. For more information ,please visit On Campus Employment page at the International Student & Scholars Services (ISSS) websiteOff-campus employment: Known as academic training, international students on J-1 visa may be approve to apply knowledge and skills learned at school to a practical work experience off campus. It includes employment training, internships or work related to your field of study. For more information, please visit employment: academic training at the International Student & Scholars Services (ISSS) websiteIMPORTANT CAMPUS DEPARTMENT CONTACTS INFORMATIOEXCHANGE COSTS*(Payable prior to the semester on August 1 & January 1)Dormitory Fee: $3,619-$7,065 USD per semester (2019-2020 housing rates), depending on housing type (Dependent on housing type) For more information: Meal Plan (Mandatory On-Campus): $2,855.00 - $3,154.00 USD per semester (Fall 2019 meal plan rates). Meal plans are required unless residing in apartment-style housing. For more information: UConn Health Insurance: Fall 2019: $ 1,093.00 USD Spring 2020: $ 1,190.00 USD2019-2020 Academic Year: $ 2,233 USD For more information: Fee: Transit Fee: $80.00 per semester. Activity Fee: $95.00 per semesterTechnology Fee: $30.00 per semester.Recreation Fee: $250.00 per semester. Health & Wellness Fee: $290.00. For more information: more information about Transit, Activity and Technology fee: More information: : Approximately $300.00-$500.00 USD per semester *Prices subject to change. -61531513716000IMPORTANT CAMPUS DEPARTMENT CONTACTS INFORMATIONBursar’s Office – Billing E-mail: Bursar@uconn.edu Registrar’s Office – TranscriptsE-mail: ISEregistrar@uconn.edu Bursar’s Office – Billing E-mail: Bursar@uconn.edu International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)E-mail: International@uconn.edu Phone: 860.486.3855 ................
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